Let's do this!

Ran 5 miles in 35:16 this morning. I was surprised I was able to- since my back hurt all day yesterday from my speedy run on Saturday. I worked on the eliptical for 55 min as well. Lifted lot's of weights and did some abs. Hopefully do a longer run tomorrow.

**pm Update**  went for a run at 7:15 pm. Ran 3.60 in 26 min. That's all I could muster out tonight. My legs felt like bricks tonight. Yuck

I woke up feeling like death and when working out, I was dead weight. Yesterday killed me (morning run & eliptical, weights abs, evening dance class, then came home and ran 3.60). So i jumped on the elipitcal for an hour. Somewhere in that time I worked up the guts to run on the tread, just 3.50  It killed me all the same. I was thinking about running outside tonight but I think doing that will require peeling my dead body off the couch to do it. I don't think I can do it. I need carbs today.

Tomorrow is at least an 8 mile run on the agenda- maybe 10 if I feel good. 

Anyway, meet my only little girl Maile:

Ran 8 miles in 56:58. Probably the fastest I've run 8 so far. Kira and I got to talk between taking major breaths. She's a good friend- and about 1/2 inch taller than me. Can you believe it?

Worked on the elipitcal for 15 minutes as well. Worked on abs. Am here at home listening to John Mayer's song "edge of desire". I'm lifting my free weights right now. Next is some pilates core work and I know it's going to hurt. Beautiful day today! I think I'll go for a run this afternoon. I'm going to register for my fav race (speedy spaniard).  My goal this year for that is to NOT sprain my ankle or any other injury two days before- and totally beat last years time. I know I can do it...

 This is great, I just found this picture on my friends blog. The road that runs along those tall skinny trees is part of the speedy spaniard route. It's so beautiful. Here in the SF we call it "tree road". I spent tons of time down here getting into teen trouble and such. Burt, come run the speedy with Merri Lyns and I!

My workout started out by me dropping my clean sweat towel on the dirty gym floor. Right on.

Ran 6 miles. I don't remember my complete time but I know my average pace was 7:05.  I still like morning workouts best.

Ran 10 miles this morning with Julie. My legs still hurt bad! My shins were painful as well as my quads. I think dancing on Mondays aggravates things. Don't be fooled, 10 miles is kind of a long way but I had to stop a few times and catch my breath. Julie and I both felt like whimps today. But we kept at it. I'll post splits later. Can I just say that talking while running is very hard. I haven't lifted at the gym for a few days so I'll have to squeeze that in tomorrow morning. 

13.2 this morning in 1:36 Julie Kira and I had such a good time. I worked julie over on the speed intervals so hard. She was sweating so bad. But she wants to get faster this year and so I will oblige! I feel so good- I know later I'll be cryin' foe mercy. :)  Lifted weights a little before and after the run. Worked on abs. Have a picture and video to post in a bit. Good times!

 I also just registered to do the Memorial day 5k in Orem. The goal: 5k in 20 min or less. I think I can I think I can..... I CAN DO IT!!!